Below are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Tennessee-Knoxville highly for geological & earth sciences, placing at #142 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 142 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 3 of 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level available for geological & earth sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 4 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,696 | $35,140 |
| Fees | $3,812 | $4,712 |
Learn more about The University of Tennessee-Knoxville tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 75% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville granted 4 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 3 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 3 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |